How much is the average FiOS bill per month?

Posted on: 22 Aug 2024

1. FiOS Internet-Only Plans

Verizon FiOS offers standalone fiber?to?the?home internet plans in 4 common tiers (with Auto Pay & paperless billing):

300?Mbps: ~$49.99/mo
500?Mbps: ~$74.99/mo
1?Gbps (940?Mbps): ~$89.99/mo
2?Gbps: ~$109.99/mo ?(Reddit, Verizon, CableTV.com, CableTV.com)

These rates are with automatic payments and exclude additional features like routers. Without Auto Pay, standalone pricing rises slightly.

A reputable review notes that cheapest fiber plan starts at $49.99/mo plus taxes, while more budget-friendly wireless options begin at $60/mo for 5G/LTE Home if unbundled (HighSpeedInternet.com).

2. Promotional & Bundle Discounts

a) Mobile + Home discounts

Verizon offers ~$25/mo off on FiOS plans when bundled with their postpaid mobile service (unlimited data lines). That can reduce your FiOS 300?Mbps rate from $49.99 to around $35/mo. Similar discounts apply to 500?Mbps and 1?Gbps plans (Reviews.org).

A modern tip:

FiOS 300?Mbps ? $35/mo
500?Mbps ? $45/mo
1?Gbps ? $65/mo
These are after stacking Auto Pay and mobile bundle discounts; additional credits (e.g., gift cards) may sweeten the deal further (Reviews.org, Allconnect).

b) Price-lock guarantees

FiOS offers multi-year price guarantees:

300?Mbps: 2 years
500 & 1?Gbps: 3–4 years
2?Gbps: 4 years (HighSpeedInternet.com)
This helps avoid surprise hikes mid-term.

c) New-customer promos

New customers often get virtual gift cards (~$50–$100) on subscriptions to select fiber plans (Verizon). This isn’t a monthly saving but reduces your effective cost over time.

3. Real-World Customer Costs

Reddit Reports

From discussions in r/Fios:

“We pay $14.99 for 300/300 after Mobile+Home Discount, autopay, and paperless billing.”
— User rjbrus3 (existing mobile + FiOS bundle) (Reddit)

This suggests combining mobile discounts and Auto Pay can slash the 300?Mbps plan to under $15/mo, though select regions and legacy deals may influence this.

Another user shared:

“So since we have 5 wireless lines, $25 comes off the $39.99 base bill (down from $49.99 before autopay and paperless).” (Verizon, Reddit)

Notably, base prices have shifted over time (e.g., $39.99 instead of $49.99), but the typical savings pattern still holds.

Non-bundled pricing

One Reddit user noted paying $74.99/mo (likely 500?Mbps) without TV or phone, illustrating the full undiscounted cost (Reddit).

Another third-party site corroborates: “It’s $60 per month if you don’t bundle. The cheapest fiber internet plan is $49.99/month” (HighSpeedInternet.com) (excluding modem and taxes).

4. Hidden & Miscellaneous Charges

Generally, FiOS internet bills are all?in?pricing with no data caps, equipment rental, or surprise fees—other than regular taxes or add-ons .

One-time fees can include:

Installation/setup (~$99)
Equipment rental if you decline their router
Local taxes fielded per your address

Over time, these don’t impact recurring monthly averages, but initial billing cycles might be higher.

5. Bundled Internet + TV/Phone

Adding TV and/or phone increases the monthly cost significantly:

Bundle	Price (Auto Pay)
300?Mbps + 125+ TV channels	~$144.99/mo (HighSpeedInternet.com, CableTV.com)
1?Gbps + 300+ TV channels	~$208.99/mo
1?Gbps + 425+ TV channels	~$228.99/mo

FiOS TV-only (no internet): $95–139/mo, depending on channel tier (CableTV.com).

6. Summary: What Averages Look Like

Fiber-Only Costs (Monthly)

Standalone (no bundle):
- 300?Mbps: $49.99
- 500?Mbps: $74.99
- 1?Gbps: $89.99
- 2?Gbps: $109.99 (CableTV.com, CableTV.com, WhistleOut)
With Auto Pay + no bundle: ~$60/mo minimum for fiber (HighSpeedInternet.com)

Discounted Combo Bills

300?Mbps + mobile bundle: ~$35/mo
500?Mbps + mobile bundle: ~$45/mo
1?Gbps + mobile bundle: ~$65/mo (Reviews.org)

Customers who stack further perks (e.g., Multi?line, loyalty, existing long-term plans) may see 300?Mbps bills drop into the $15–30/mo range .

Real-World Average

Unbundled average: ~$60–90/mo
Bundled average: ~$35–65/mo
Max-saver real cases: ~$15–30/mo for 300?Mbps

Your actual bill varies depending on:

Speed tier
Bundle with mobile
Auto Pay & paperless
Gift cards or promo credits
Local taxes/fees
Age of plan or legacy discounts

7. Additional Value Factors

Equipment included: Routers and extenders come at no extra charge (CableTV.com, TechRadar, Verizon, HighSpeedInternet.com, Business Insider)
Unlimited data, no caps – full-throttle use is supported
Price locks: Avoid unexpected hikes over 2–4 years (Windows Central)
Bundling with TV: Typically adds $50–150/mo depending on channel tier and speed (Verizon)
Promos: Gift cards worth $50–$100 often apply to new subscribers

8. Geographical Availability & Differences

FiOS is currently offered in select areas (mostly Northeast/Mid-Atlantic U.S.) (CableTV.com). Pricing and promos can vary by region, so local availability might affect your bill.

If you’re elsewhere, Verizon’s 5G Home (wireless home internet) is an alternative, starting at $35–60/mo with similar bundle discounts (CableTV.com).

9. Case Study Estimates

Let's illustrate some typical monthly bills:

Basic scenario
- 300?Mbps + Auto Pay, no bundle: $49.99 + tax ? $55–60/mo
Bundled case
- 300?Mbps + mobile line + Auto Pay: $35 + tax ? $40/mo
High?speed bundle
- 1?Gbps + mobile line + Auto Pay: $65 + tax ? $70/mo
Extreme discount example
- 300?Mbps + Multi?line mobile + autopay, plus legacy pricing ? $15–30/mo

In top-deal cases, you pay around one-third to one-half of the baseline “standalone” cost.

10. Conclusion: What Is the Average FiOS Bill?

Standalone average (no bundle): ~$60–90/month
Bundled average: $35–65/month
Savvy deal average: $15–30/month (for light 300?Mbps users)

In summary, the all?in average typically ranges from $40 to $80/month, depending on discounts and usage:

A good value scenario with bundle + autopay yields about $40–50/mo
Without bundle—just FiOS—it trends $60–90/mo

11. Tips for Lowering Your Bill

Always enable Auto Pay + paperless billing to secure ~ $5–10/mo savings
Bundle with Verizon mobile for $25/mo off
Ask for or use gift card deals when available
Opt for 2–4?year price lock guarantees
Check if you qualify for multiline homeowner or employee discounts
Decline set-top boxes if using alternate streaming services (TV add-ons can spike costs)

Endnotes & Sources

Base internet pricing, speed tiers, and price locks (HighSpeedInternet.com, CableTV.com, Verizon, Verizon, CableTV.com)
Mobile bundle discount structure and savings examples
Equipment and billing extras information (Verizon)
Real subscriber data from Reddit for low-cost bundles (Verizon)
FiOS TV bundle average costs

Conclusion

Your monthly FiOS bill can vary widely—from as low as $15/mo to cover basic internet after discounts, up to $150+ when bundling high-tier internet with TV. Knowing how to stack Auto Pay, mobile discounts, and price-locks is key to maximizing savings.